Radio review: The John Murray Show; Morning Ireland; Today with Pat Kenny

The Queen in Aer Lingus green on her visit to Ireland. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters

"I never thought I'd see this in my lifetime," said RTÈ Radio 1's John Murray, opening his show at 9am. Murray, who likes a chortle, went on to explain he was referring to claims of bribery and corruption in the world of Irish taxis, revealed on television. He then played a track by Queen. Ho, ho.

Elsewhere on the station, it was all about a certain regal visit. Morning Ireland – their equivalent of the Today programme – spoke to officials and academics about what the visit signified. But Today with Pat Kenny, a lively mid-morning show with a fast-talking host, took in other voices and perspectives, looking at the visit in serious and less formal ways. Listeners texted in their thoughts, and some of these were very funny. "Pat, get off your knees," said one of several suggesting the coverage was too welcoming. "We are being subjugated as you speak," said another.

The Queen's visit was a big enough deal for the midday news to wait until after Kenny described her arrival. He and a colleague struggled to identify the colour of her outfit (left). "It's not emerald greed," Kenny noted. "We are both ignoramuses when it comes to colour," said the colleague. Finally, Kenny nailed it for his audience: "It's close to Aer Lingus green."

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